Our Construction Services Team in Seattle has an opportunity for a talented Resident Engineer. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Resident Engineer

KPG Psomas has the opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join our Construction Services team located out of Seattle in either a full-time capacity, or on a project-specific basis! The focus in this role is to provide day-to-day project management for public works infrastructure projects. Our Resident Engineers are team players with experience in taking a partnering approach toward resolution of disputes while still adhering to the project's contract requirements. Resident Engineers are also versatile and able to support construction inspection needs, documentation, and work independently with minimal direction. Our construction services group is currently involved in several municipal projects and has a growth-focused future.

Responsibility Highlights for our Resident Engineer

• Main point of contact for all communications between Contractor, Agency, and other stakeholders, such as third-party franchise utilities, emergency services, metro, school districts, and public.
• Ensuring conformance with contract documents.
• Tracking potential change orders and estimating impact in both dollars and contract time.
• Review and approve submittals, including materials, traffic control plans, and more.
• Perform preconstruction review of project schedule, and continually reevaluate progress schedules to ensure project milestones are being met and that delay claims are minimized.
• Prepare for and lead one or more weekly meetings with the project stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications to be our Resident Engineer

• S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent jobsite experience
• 5+ years of relative experience
• Valid Driver License – job includes travel to various job sites.
• Ability to work in an active construction site, including walking over uneven terrain, being outdoors in inclement weather, and wearing proper safety equipment and practicing industry safety protocols.
• Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and WSDOT Standard Plans, including ADA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for our Resident Engineer

• Professional Engineering license
• 10+ years of construction experience related to roadway/ infrastructure work.

Highlighted Benefits for our Resident Engineer

Enjoy an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000/year depending on experience. Exceptionally Qualified Candidates may be considered for a Senior Resident Engineer position, with compensation up to $135,000/year.
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3-4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience; includes WA Sick Leave)
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Relocation and/or housing assistance for qualifying candidates (if applicable)

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.